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A
Primary Care Provider (PCP)
is a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant who acts as a
patient’s main health care provider for common medical issues. A PCP
refers
patients to a specialist when needed.

Specialists

A
Specialist
is a doctor who has completed advanced education and clinical training
in a
specific area of medicine such as neurology or gastroenterology. A
specialist may require a referral from a primary care provider (PCP) in
order to see a patient.

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